Ala. Code § 26-17-635
Current with legislation from 2024 effective through May 17, 2024.
The court may issue an order dismissing a proceeding commenced under this chapter for want of prosecution only without prejudice. An order of dismissal for want of prosecution purportedly with prejudice is void and has only the effect of a dismissal without prejudice.
Ala. Code § 26-17-635 (1975)